Former NFL star Earl Thomas’ home in Texas has been declared a “total loss” after being engulfed in flames on Thursday evening.
According to TMZ Sports, officials believe that Thomas’ home was struck by lightning which sparked a devastating blaze.
No one is believed to have been in the home at the time of the fire, according to Chief Matt Manshack of the Little Cyprus Fire Department.
Photos shared on social media by 12 News show just how intense the flames were.
DEVELOPING | Former NFL star Earl Thomas' home in Orange catches fire Thursday evening. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Stick with 12News for updates.
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— 12NewsNow (@12NewsNow) August 11, 2022
Additional photos show just how devastating the damage to his home was.
UPDATE | Chief Matt Manshack with Little Cypress Fire, Orange Co. ESD 3 tells 12News no one was inside the home of Earl Thomas at the time of the fire. He says they're not ruling out lightning as the cause. https://t.co/KL8neky52y pic.twitter.com/J3A9HmrL7G
— 12NewsNow (@12NewsNow) August 12, 2022
During his 10-year NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, Thomas earned a Super Bowl ring, 7 Pro Bowl nods, and 5 All-Pro honors.
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